Russia and Ukraine announce competing ceasefires around Victory Day
Russia and Ukraine have announced competing unilateral ceasefires in the war, with Moscow setting a two-day pause for May 8-9 and Kyiv saying it will observe its own truce from the night of May 5 to May 6.The Russian defence ministry said the ceasefire was ordered by President Vladimir Putin to coincide with Victory Day commemorations in Moscow.It said it expected Ukraine to follow the May 8-9 pause and warned of retaliation if attacks were launched during the period.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had not received any official proposal from Russia before announcing its own ceasefire.He said the Ukrainian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
European leaders gather in Armenia for unprecedented summits
European leaders are gathering in Armenia for two unprecedented summits that underline the country's shifting diplomatic position.More than 30 European leaders and Canada's prime minister are due in Yerevan for a European Political Community summit, followed by the first ever bilateral EU-Armenia summit on Tuesday.The meetings are taking place in the Armenian capital, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa expected to attend the EU-Armenia session.Armenia is also a member of Russia's Eurasian Economic Union and hosts a Russian military base.The summits come as Armenia remains heavily dependent on Russia for energy and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Kremlin tightens internet control amid declining public support
The Russian Federal Security Service has intensified internet restrictions, implementing a total blockade of Telegram and WhatsApp and increasing efforts to block VPN services.These measures aim to control information flow ahead of the State Duma elections scheduled for September 2026.The crackdown follows a deadly terrorist attack in 2024 at Moscow's Crocus City concert hall, where 151 people were killed and over 600 injured.Authorities linked the attack to terrorist recruitment via Telegram, prompting the government to justify the restrictions on grounds of combating terrorism and protecting national security.Public support for President Vladimir Putin has declined to its lowest level since the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 19:31 LONDON
US President Trump Threatens Troop Reduction in Germany Following Chancellor Merz's Criticism
US President Donald Trump announced on 30 April 2026 that he is reviewing the possible reduction of US troops stationed in Germany.This statement follows recent critical remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the US approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran.Trump stated that the US is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time." The US currently maintains a significant military presence in Germany, with over 36,000 active duty troops deployed across various bases.The announcement came shortly after Chancellor Merz accused the US of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:34 LONDON
US Reviews Iranian Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump met with his national security advisers on Monday to review a proposal from Iran.The plan aims to halt Iran's joint conflict with Israel, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, and delay negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme until after the war ends.US media reports indicate that Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal, primarily because it postpones discussions on Iran's nuclear activities.According to an official briefed on the meeting, Trump insists that the nuclear issue be addressed at the start of any negotiations.The proposal comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding shipping through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 09:31 LONDON
